Kevin Durant took a moment's break from his own shooting work and glimpsed over at the adjoining court as Stephen Curry ran around the 3-point arc launching long jumpers as part of his regular post-practice routine. Two of the brightest young faces of the NBA will team up for the first time together Tuesday night, when the Golden State Warriors begin another championship quest with huge expectations and Durant the new star in the middle of it all. KD knows it's going to be a little strange - and he is not talking about his new No. 35 uniform or debut with the Warriors this time - when he looks to the opposite bench Tuesday night and Tim Duncan won't be there .